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How to write GIF image files in Java with JDeli

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In this article, I will cover how to write out images as Gif images in Java. We also have a related article covering how to read GIF files in Java.

JDeli provides support for GIF along with lots of other image formats.

How to write an image as a GIF file with JDeli

  1. Add JDeli to your class or module path. (download the trial jar).
  2. Create a File (or OutputStream) object
    File file = new File("/path/to/outputFile.gif"));
  3. Pass image, Heic type, and File (or OutputStream) object into write method
    JDeli.write(bufferedImage, "gif", file);

In JDeli you can also use a typesafe version

JDeli.write(bufferedImage, OutputFormat.GIF, file);

or pass in a object for more control over GIF image output, such as level of Compression.

GifEncoderOptions options = new GifEncoderOptions();
JDeli.write(bufferedImage, options, file);


Find out how to read and write images files in Java with JDeli:

Read: BufferedImage image = JDeli.read(streamOrFile);

Write: JDeli.write(myBufferedImage, OutputFormat.HEIC, outputStreamOrFile)

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Mark Stephens Mark has been working with Java and PDF since 1999 and is a big NetBeans fan. He enjoys speaking at conferences. He has an MA in Medieval History and a passion for reading.